Title:
Aaron L. Benedict House and Barn

Description:
Modern photograph of the house and barn of Aaron L. Benedict (1817-1905), who kept fugitive slaves. The residence was located in Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio. The image was collected by Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert (1866-1961). Siebert began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history.

Creator:
Unknown

Creation Date:
ca. 1920-1950

Place:
Peru Township (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)

Media Type:
Photographic Print (Black and White)

Collection Number:
MSS 116 AV

Collection Title:
Wilbur H. Siebert

Subject:
Morrow County (Ohio)
Underground Railroad -- Ohio
Barns -- Ohio

Image Number:
AL03171

Copyright:
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